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Rebuilding Life After Addiction is a Christ-centered podcast focused on recovery, discipleship, and lasting transformation.
Hosted by Justin Franich & Robert Grant and connected to the work of Shenandoah Valley Adult & Teen Challenge, this podcast features honest conversations about addiction, faith, relapse, restoration, and what it looks like to rebuild life after brokenness.
Each episode shares real testimonies, practical recovery wisdom, and biblical insight designed to help individuals and families take meaningful next steps toward freedom. Topics include substance abuse, pornography addiction, identity, spiritual growth, and living sober with purpose.
Whether you are personally struggling, supporting someone who is, or seeking Christ-centered recovery support, this podcast exists to point you toward hope, truth, and help.
To learn more about faith-based recovery support, referrals, and recovery coaching through Shenandoah Valley Adult & Teen Challenge, visit https://svtc.info
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What if the first year after quitting isn’t about grit, but grace? We sit down with Matt to unpack the overlooked stretch between an altar moment and a polished testimony, and what actually turns survival into freedom. His story exposes the trap of white-knuckle sobriety, the pride that creeps in at six months clean, and the lie that God holds His nose when you slip. Then comes the pivot: Jesus didn’t only die for our sins; He lives as our righteousness right now. That truth moved from head t...
A single moment can open a door you never meant to walk through. For one of us, it started at age seven with a neighbor’s video and grew into years of replayed images, false hope, and a mind trained to spiral. The story we share isn’t neat or sanitized; it’s a ground-level tour of addiction’s mechanics and the way faith, fasting, and Scripture can turn the tide. We dig into the spiritual side of lust, the brain’s craving for novelty, and why “it’s not hurting anyone” blinds us to the end we c...
Ever notice how “peace” feels great until life gets loud? We go straight at the counterfeit calm that fades with circumstances and unpack the kind of peace that guards your heart and mind when the storm won’t quit. Drawing from Philippians 4, we walk through the surprising order—rejoice, refuse anxiety, pray with gratitude—and why thanking God before the answer reframes your outlook in recovery and beyond. We get honest about early sobriety: slow progress, old labels that still sting, and th...
Most men don’t fall back because they’re weak; they fall back because stepping into a new identity feels risky. We sat down with Rob Reynolds to trace the real reasons progress turns into self-sabotage: the lie of “I’ve got this,” the pull of old labels, and the quiet fear that responsibility will crush you. Rob shares raw stories from recovery homes and his own 15-year journey, showing how control, comfort, and the need to be liked can drag us back right when life starts working. Watch Episo...
If you’ve ever stared at the mess of your life and wondered whether anything good could grow from it, Justin’s story will meet you there. From a church-going kid to a fifteen-year-old meth addict hiding track marks under long sleeves, he walks us through the spiral—identity confusion, bad company, cocaine to crystal meth, dropping out, and a brief clean streak during Army training that collapsed the moment he got home. The freefall accelerates until a surprise intervention at his grandmother’...
Boundaries don’t have to feel like a trap. They can be a bridge back to trust, dignity, and peace when a loved one returns home from a recovery program. We get honest about how to welcome someone back without sliding into control, enabling, or constant conflict—and we offer a practical framework you can put on paper tonight. We start with a mindset shift: treat the returning son or daughter as an adult with agency and responsibility, not as a child to rescue. From there, we map a simple reen...
Some days, recovery feels like it’s breaking you. We’ve been there—staring at the ceiling at 3 a.m., rattled by drug dreams, angry at ourselves, and wondering whether God had stepped away. This conversation goes right into that tension and traces how the hurt of early sobriety became the doorway to real healing. We talk about the shock of losing the life that addiction built around us—friends who fade, routines that vanish, and a personality that suddenly feels unfamiliar—and how grief for a ...
What if the real battle in the Prodigal story isn’t the wild run away from home, but the quiet resentment that grows in the one who stayed? We open up the parable through the lens of addiction and recovery, exploring how parents, siblings, and leaders can carry hidden anger while doing “all the right things.” This conversation gets honest about transactional faith—when love is treated like wages—and why the Father’s response refuses our ledgers and chooses celebration instead. We talk about ...
Your kids don’t need a perfect dad. They need a present one. That simple truth frames a candid conversation about fatherhood after addiction: how to carry responsibility without letting shame run the show, how to correct your children while you’re still healing, and how to rebuild trust with actions that match your words. We dig into the moments that test every parent: the split second where guilt tempts you to avoid discipline, the surge of defensiveness when you’ve overreacted, and the awk...
Exhaustion isn’t a virtue meter; it’s a warning light. When recovery starts to feel like spiritual probation—constant meetings, perfect prayers, spotless days—you might be trapped in a quiet negotiation to pay God back. We dig into the Prodigal Son with fresh eyes and discover why the father interrupts the apology. The son’s speech was theologically accurate but relationally insulting, and that’s the same trap many of us fall into: trying to downgrade ourselves to servants when the invitation...
What if the most powerful gift you give your kids isn’t perfection, but honest hope? We open up about telling our children the truth about past addiction—where the line sits between healthy vulnerability and harmful oversharing—and why the goal is to serve their hearts, not our egos. This is a candid, faith-filled look at scars versus open wounds, how to protect innocence without hiding redemption, and the practical ways parents can model change at home. We dig into the stigma that still sha...
A car repair away from missing work. A set of bunk beds away from a safe home visit. A single rent bridge away from keeping kids with kin. That’s the razor-thin margin many families live on—and it’s exactly where CarePortal steps in to turn urgent needs into quick, local help. We sit down with Kim Tulu, who leads CarePortal in the Roanoke Valley, to explore how a simple platform empowers agencies, schools, churches, and neighbors to prevent foster care entries with practical support. Kim sha...
What happens when a life built on performance finally cracks? Shane Curtis once wore the armor of a D1 athlete, a driven student, and a hard worker who could push through anything. After a devastating injury, the quiet space where training used to live filled with weed, alcohol, and eventually cocaine. He tried to muscle through the pain, move schools, and outrun the fallout. It worked—for a while. Then came a demanding job, long nights, and a “harmless” reintroduction to the drug he thought ...
Two stories, 33 combined years of sobriety, and one driving question: am I focused on God or on myself? We trace the everyday systems that turned fragile early recovery into lasting freedom, from Scripture texts and quiet prayer to choosing a worship night over an old escape and discovering a marriage and a new community on the other side. We talk candidly about what actually holds when life hits hard—grief, loneliness, and the old pull to isolate. Daily habits matter because you don’t rise ...
What if love isn’t about comfort at all—but about telling the truth even when it hurts? We open Matthew 5 and face a hard instruction: don’t bring your gift until you reconcile with your brother. That single command reframes worship, conflict, and community, pushing us past performative peace into honest, sometimes awkward, conversations that heal. Along the way we take aim at easy shortcuts—burning letters, vague “forgiveness,” and silent distancing—that feel spiritual but avoid the one thin...
Ever tried controlling everything in life—addiction, illness, or daily struggles—only to realize it's exhausting and ineffective? In this episode of Rebuilding Life After Addiction, David Moseley shares his raw journey through cancer, meth addiction, and backsliding, revealing how true surrender to Jesus isn't weakness but the path to real freedom. We dive into the illusion of control, the messiness of letting go, and why discipleship turns internal change into lasting hope. Perfect for anyon...
Getting sober is hard—but staying spiritually strong in recovery is where the real battle begins. In this episode, Justin Franich sits down with Ashley to unpack the habits that actually help you grow in faith and stay free. They dive into real-world practices like morning Bible time, prayer routines, overcoming daily temptation, and how to keep moving forward even in the middle of stress, triggers, and hard seasons. If you're serious about strengthening your spiritual walk and building a las...
In this powerful episode, Justin Franich sits down with Rob Reynolds to discuss the real process of rebuilding life after addiction. Together, they dive into what it means to embrace a fresh start, trust God through the tough transitions, and develop the kind of character that leads to genuine transformation. Whether you’re on your own recovery journey, supporting someone who is, or simply seeking hope, this honest conversation offers practical wisdom on building a life truly worth living. T...
Struggling to find hope in the midst of addiction? Listen as Ben Fuller shares his raw, life-changing testimony—where a powerful encounter with Jesus and the healing power of music shattered his chains and gave him a new identity. In this intimate conversation with host Justin Franich, Ben opens up about his challenging upbringing, the generational pain he carried, and the surprising journey that transformed his life through faith. With an impressive career as a musician, Ben has touched coun...
In this episode, we dive deep into the battle within—the fight between our flesh and our faith. We’ll explore what it means to truly surrender to God, take every thought captive, and tear down the strongholds that hold us back. If you’ve ever struggled with self-discipline, temptation, or understanding what full surrender really looks like, this conversation is for you. Tune in as we uncover how making Christ Lord over every decision leads to a life of freedom, peace, and true t...
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